MEP Project Manager

Thames Valley Park, Reading
£350-£400 per day (Outside IR35)
Long-Term Contract | September Start

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing M&E contractor that has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the South East.

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £3.5 million CAT B commercial fit-out at Thames Valley, Reading.

The project comprises a CAT B fit-out across three floors delivered over three phases, providing an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative business with a strong pipeline of future work. Following successful delivery of this scheme, there will be opportunities to move onto specialist laboratory refurbishment and office-to-laboratory conversion projects across Oxfordshire.

Reporting into the Head of Operations, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the MEP package from pre-construction through to handover.

You will act as the primary point of contact for the client on site, coordinating subcontractors across all MEP disciplines while ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will be supported by an experienced Site Manager who has worked with the business for over two years, alongside regular involvement from the Head of Operations and Operations Manager.

• Manage the full MEP package on a £3.5m CAT B commercial fit-out

• Coordinate Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle

• Act as the main client-facing representative on site

• Attend and chair meetings with clients, consultants, architects, design teams, project managers, and subcontractors

• Manage programme, procurement, and project delivery from pre-construction through to completion

• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget

• Monitor commercial performance alongside the commercial team

• Review technical information, manage RFIs, and coordinate design issues

• Oversee commissioning, snagging, and final handover

• Manage and support the on-site Site Manager

• Build and maintain strong client relationships throughout the project

We're looking to speak with experienced MEP Project Managers who have successfully delivered commercial building services projects.

An Electrical bias would be advantageous, but candidates with a Mechanical background and proven MEP project delivery experience are equally encouraged to apply.

• Proven experience as an MEP, Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager within the Building Services sector

• Experience delivering commercial CAT A/CAT B fit-out or refurbishment projects

• Experience managing MEP packages valued at approximately £3 million+

• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Experience managing multiple subcontractors across all MEP disciplines

• Excellent programme, commercial and project management skills

• SMSTS

• Full UK Driving Licence

• £350-£400 per day (Outside IR35)

• Long-term contract with an immediate pipeline of future work

• Opportunity to lead a flagship £3.5m commercial fit-out

• Progression onto laboratory refurbishment and office-to-lab conversion projects

• Support from an experienced operational leadership team

• Collaborative business with an excellent reputation and growing order book

If you're an experienced MEP Project Manager looking for your next long-term contract in Reading, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.